HAPPY I had a 2wk preop liquid diet

[crash878905 2]

Did a little bit of reflecting over the weekend, and I've come to realize that I LOVE that I had a 2 week Protein Shake only liquid diet. Yes, you read that right. This coming from the girl that kicked, screamed, and complained through most of the preop diet. I know that some people are not required (or are required to do the liquid only diet and choose not to), but boy am I glad that my surgeon requires it. Here's why. I truly appreciate every piece of food that goes into my mouth...most importantly the healthy stuff. And of course, it did jump start my weightloss.

Before the band and before the preop diet, I wasn't a binger. Yes, I ate too much food, but not bingeing. And I am a complete carb queen...and chocolate fanatic, sugar addict, lol you get the point. Vegetables, whole foods and healthy foods were not a part of my daily diet. I even counted ice cream as a milk product when on Weight Watchers. Most days of the week I ate ALL my meals at fast food restaurants. This morning when I ate a hardboiled egg with 1 oz of low fat cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, I was content. My insides felt good (weird, I know lol). Now if I were to rewind back to May of this last year, I would've had a Dunking Donuts croissant with eggs and cheese and a medium iced caramel latte with whipped cream for Breakfast and I never felt full or content.

I know I have the band to thank for this, but it's more than that. Being "deprived" of the garbage food I was eating really helped me gain perspective. My body was created perfectly by God (sorry if others believe otherwise, don't want to create waves here) and I was slowly destroying what He gave me. I feel back on track and happy with my new way of eating and my new way of thinking. Yes, at the beginning of my recovery time I did think "omgosh what did I do?" because of the discomfort I was in on my second day post op, but it did pass and I felt brand new on day 5.

So anyone that is about to start or in the middle of their preop diet, YOU CAN DO IT! It truly does get easier, I promise you that! And once the preop diet is over, I hope you can relate to what I've said.

Best of luck everyone

[Losing_It150 6]

Thank you for this post!!!! I was supposed to have surgery back in Feb, started the pre-op diet and made it through 4 days....hated every moment but also had some family issues arise so my surgery was put on the back burner. Now I am up and running again and hope to get a new date within a few weeks and I am totally DREADING the 2 week liquid only pre-op diet. Your post is encouraging! :-)

[EllenH 0]

Your post was a life-saver this morning. I am 1 1/2 weeks into my 3 week post of diet and have been fighting it for some reason. And like you I am a carb-oholic. Your post has given be the push I needed to stick with it another 1 1/2 weeks. It is getting easier and I have lost 7 pounds. My stomach isn't as hungry, but my mouth still wants to eat.

[kll724 3,055]

I am so proud of my son. He was banded on August 5. He has lost 18 lbs since starting his pre-op diet. He has celiac and his wife is a skinny as a rail. Both are not good for loosing weight. She eats like a horse and when he started his liquid diet, she lost 10 lbs, too. But, anyway, he is sticking to his diet and seems to be real happy! I know that he has me to look up to, as I lost 100 lbs. Our surgeon is the same person. He is young enough that the weight seems to fall off pretty quickly. But, anyway, wanted to say how proud I am of him!

[minniekitty 44]

Thanks for posting this. I don't have a liquid pre-op diet; my doctor told me to do Atkins. I am, however, doing all liquids for 20 days after surgery, and then soft foods/mushies for 10 days.

It won't be so bad

[healthierme72 6]

I am glad you posted this....it's a good reminder for me!

[crash878905 2]

Thanks for posting this. I don't have a liquid pre-op diet; my doctor told me to do Atkins. I am, however, doing all liquids for 20 days after surgery, and then soft foods/mushies for 10 days.

It won't be so bad

Your post was a life-saver this morning. I am 1 1/2 weeks into my 3 week post of diet and have been fighting it for some reason. And like you I am a carb-oholic. Your post has given be the push I needed to stick with it another 1 1/2 weeks. It is getting easier and I have lost 7 pounds. My stomach isn't as hungry, but my mouth still wants to eat.

Thank you for this post!!!! I was supposed to have surgery back in Feb, started the pre-op diet and made it through 4 days....hated every moment but also had some family issues arise so my surgery was put on the back burner. Now I am up and running again and hope to get a new date within a few weeks and I am totally DREADING the 2 week liquid only pre-op diet. Your post is encouraging! :-)

I am glad you posted this....it's a good reminder for me!

I am so happy that you guys found inspiration in this I was a big whiner through my preop diet, I'm pretty sure my family wanted to lock me in my room until surgery day lol. Just keep thinking it will all be worth it. You're going to be so proud of yourselves... just gotta get through the preop diet (good news is, it doesn't last forever!)

[MustangMama 2]

I agree with this 100%. I was not happy on the preop diet but by week 2 my body was getting used to controlling hunger with those Protein shakes. I'm now 2 weeks post op and find myself forgetting to 'eat'. I sure hope this lasts! ...lol

Did a little bit of reflecting over the weekend, and I've come to realize that I LOVE that I had a 2 week Protein shake only liquid diet. Yes, you read that right. This coming from the girl that kicked, screamed, and complained through most of the preop diet. I know that some people are not required (or are required to do the liquid only diet and choose not to), but boy am I glad that my surgeon requires it. Here's why. I truly appreciate every piece of food that goes into my mouth...most importantly the healthy stuff. And of course, it did jump start my weightloss.

Before the band and before the preop diet, I wasn't a binger. Yes, I ate too much food, but not bingeing. And I am a complete carb queen...and chocolate fanatic, sugar addict, lol you get the point. Vegetables, whole foods and healthy foods were not a part of my daily diet. I even counted ice cream as a milk product when on Weight Watchers. Most days of the week I ate ALL my meals at fast food restaurants. This morning when I ate a hardboiled egg with 1 oz of low fat cheddar cheese, salt and pepper, I was content. My insides felt good (weird, I know lol). Now if I were to rewind back to May of this last year, I would've had a Dunking Donuts croissant with eggs and cheese and a medium iced caramel latte with whipped cream for breakfast and I never felt full or content.

I know I have the band to thank for this, but it's more than that. Being "deprived" of the garbage food I was eating really helped me gain perspective. My body was created perfectly by God (sorry if others believe otherwise, don't want to create waves here) and I was slowly destroying what He gave me. I feel back on track and happy with my new way of eating and my new way of thinking. Yes, at the beginning of my recovery time I did think "omgosh what did I do?" because of the discomfort I was in on my second day post op, but it did pass and I felt brand new on day 5.

So anyone that is about to start or in the middle of their preop diet, YOU CAN DO IT! It truly does get easier, I promise you that! And once the preop diet is over, I hope you can relate to what I've said.

Best of luck everyone